Autism Live

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Autism Speaks, Director of Corporate Development Matt Asner visits to talk about the newest in a series of short films focusing on individuals with Autism.  The new film, entitled My Name is Neal, features a young man who is nonverbal and uses assistive technology to be able to speak.  You can view the film at: https://search.yahoo....

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Matt Asner is an Autism Dad and an Autism Sibling.  As the Executive Producer of a new short film about Autism, entitled My Name is Neal, Matt included a very special “Thank you” at the end of the film.   The shout out was to his childhood best friend, Adam Seligman.  Adam, who was profoundly affected by Tourette Syndrome, made a tr...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Board games are a great way to teach a wide variety of skills, from taking turns, to being a good winner or loser.  Endless Games offers a wide variety of games that are super fun and also help to build vocabulary, flexible thinking , problem solving and much, much more. Brian Turtle from Endless Games shares the wide variety of gam...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Brian Turtle from Endless Games shares all the great games his elves have invented including the award winning Korner’d and the hot new game The Tower!  These are great games to play with any child and are especially great for kids on the spectrum.  Check out more fun games at www.endlessgames.com     Sign up for Autism Live’s free...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Ahren Hoffman from Lekotek shares some great resources to help parents make great toy choices.  The National Lekotek Center, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, provides an array of services to improve the lives of children with special needs through the utilization of toys and play. For more information visit: www.lekotek.org   Sign...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    The Jargon of the day is Natural Environment Training!  For every parent that has ever seen a video of ABA therapy with a child sitting at a table pointing at flash cards and thought that was all there was to ABA – It’s important that you know about NET, Natural Environment Training, which should be a part of any quality ABA program...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Today on Autism Live: The Festival of Toys continues!  Brian Turtle from Endless Games shares all the great games his elves have invented including the award winning Korner’d and the hot new game The Tower!  Check out more fun games at www.endlessgames.com  Ahren Hoffman from Lekotek shares some great resources to help parents make...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    The Jargon of the day is Perseveration!  What does it mean when behavior is perseverative?     Sign up for Autism Live’s free newsletter at: http://www.autism-live.com/join-our-email-list.aspx    Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with offices...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Dr. Jonathan Tarbox, Head of Research and Development at the Center for Autism and Related Disorder, answers a viewer’s questions about replacing socially inappropriate behaviors.  What behaviors do we need to be concerned with, what can we do about other’s reactions and is there a way to redirect that is positive?   Autism Live is...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    The toy of the hour is a See. Touch. Learn., a great app from Brian Parade that is uniquely customizable to teach individuals with Autism.  Jim McClafferty, the CEO and founder of Brain Parade long with Stephanie O’Brien talk about See. Touch. Learn and how it can be used in classrooms and by individual parents to efficiently and ef...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Dr. Adel Najdowski talks about the power of technology to teach and facilitate progress while working with an individual with Autism.  Technology is something children with ASD tend to find reinforcing.   Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Today on Autism Live: The first toy of the hour is a See. Touch. Learn., a great app from Brian Parade that is uniquely customizable to teach individuals with Autism.  Dr. Adel Najdowski talks about the power of technology to teach and facilitate progress while working with an individual with Autism.  Jim McClafferty, the CEO and fo...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Ann McCormick, the “Queen of Children’s Educational Software” talks about the newest educational software from Learning Circle Kids – the award winning app READER BEE.  This amazing app is effective at teaching the foundation skills of reading which are essential for all kids and critical for kids on the spectrum.  For more informat...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Autism Moms Shannon Penrod & Nancy Alpaugh-Jackson  unveil the recipe of the month, which features Explore Asian Organic Edamame and Mung Bean Fettucinni!!! Yummy and GFCF!  Find the full recipe here:  http://www.autism-live.com/festive-holiday-pasta-with-organic-edamame-mung-bean-fettuccine-prosciutto-and-red-pepper.aspx    Sign up...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at facebook.com/autismlive   Autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh joins Shannon for a special episode of Ask Dr. Doreen. Ask Dr. Doreen is a weekly live segment where viewers can ask questions of one of Autism's leading experts. In this episode Dr. Doreen answers the following questions:   00:12 – What are the techniques to help with hitting?   09:40 - What help is the...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Today on Autism Live: Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers viewer questions about effective interventions for aggression, why it takes so long to start therapies, how to handle feces smearing, help for adults with Aspergers and more. During Let’s Talk Autism with Shannon & Nancy the ladies welcome Ann McCormick, the “Queen of Children’s E...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Jennifer Jones shares an exciting update on the Autism Speaks Orange County Walk.  Nancy Alspaugh-Jackson from Autism Care and Treatment Today! thanks Autism Speaks for the grants that have helped them to deliver services.  For more information on the Walk which takes place on Dec. 7th, visit www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/orangecou...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Jennifer Jones, Autism Mom extraordinaire, talks about her recent health scare with skin cancer and urges everyone to place an importance on self-care while dealing with Autism.    Sign up for Autism Live’s free newsletter at: http://www.autism-live.com/join-our-email-list.aspx    Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Publicist, Jess Block Nerren tells her story of discovering that her son who is on the spectrum also had cancer.  For the first time Jess talks about what it was like to go through chemotherapy with her son and how the family is doing now.     Sign up for Autism Live’s free newsletter at: http://www.autism-live.com/join-our-email-li...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Publicist, Jess Block Nerren tells her story of discovering that her son who is on the spectrum also had cancer.  For the first time Jess talks about what it was like to go through chemotherapy with her son and how the family is doing now.     Sign up for Autism Live’s free newsletter at: http://www.autism-live.com/join-our-email-li...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Autism Dad Chris Raley shares how an assistance dog has made it possible for his son to participate in more family activities.  Chris creates one of a kind Autism Awareness jewelry pieces that make excellent gifts for everyone on your holiday shopping list! To order Chris’ jewelry visit: www.etsy.com/shop/CR9Designs    Sign up for A...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Chris Raley served in the USAir Force, he’s a credentialed teacher and an Autism Dad.  His passion to created Autism awareness led him to create CR9 Designs.  Chris creates one of a kind Autism Awareness jewelry pieces that make excellent gifts for everyone on your holiday shopping list! To order Chris’ jewelry visit: www.etsy.com/s...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Game developer Christopher Miyake talks about new advances in Camp Discovery, the app that teaches and reinforces language skills in young children with Autism.    Sign up for Autism Live’s free newsletter at: http://www.autism-live.com/join-our-email-list.aspx    Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Diso...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    The Jargon term of the day is satiation!  Sometimes we over use a quality reinforcer to the point that it no longer retains its previous appeal.   Sign up for Autism Live’s free newsletter at: http://www.autism-live.com/join-our-email-list.aspx    Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), hea...

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    The Festival of Toys features the amazing PlasmaCar®!  Watch to find out how you can be entered to win one of 6 yellow PlasmaCars®! These little cars are great for all kids, including those who are on the spectrum!   Sign up for Autism Live’s free newsletter at: http://www.autism-live.com/join-our-email-list.aspx    Autism Live is a...